Manager - Talent Acquisition

DHL Supply Chain; Maharashtra; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain India is seeking a Manager of Talent Acquisition to oversee the recruitment function and align strategies with business goals. You will work with the Head of Talent Acquisition to attract top talent and drive efficiency across corporate and regional hiring.

Minimum 5–6 years in talent acquisition, a Graduate plus Postgraduate degree, and strong HR policy knowledge are essential. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Graduate plus Post Graduate degree from a recognized University/Institute, with professional HR affiliations preferred.
• Familiarity with local employment legislation and HR policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across corporate and regional functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles and sourcing strategies.
• Source, screen, assess, and select qualified candidates via multiple channels.
• Build talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles.
• Ensure structured, compliant recruitment processes and positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, offers, and pre-joining engagement.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

HR policies

HR software/tools

Analytical skills

Education

Graduate degree

Postgraduate degree

Tools

HRIS systems

ATS platforms

Job description

About Us

DHL Supply Chain India is a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, specializing in warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management. With over 150+ facilities and 22,000+ employees nationwide, we excel in sectors like e-commerce, consumer goods, life sciences, and technology. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee engagement and development. We are committed to a safe work environment, promoting Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) practices, injury prevention, and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring that safety is everyone's responsibility. We embrace an equal opportunity workplace, fostering diversity and inclusion for all employees. Join us in shaping the future of logistics and discover limitless growth opportunities!

Job Scope:

The Manager of Talent Acquisition will oversee and manage the recruitment function, ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent to meet current and future business needs. This role will work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition to implement innovative and effective recruitment strategies that align with the overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment activities across corporate and regional functions, ensuring positions are filled within agreed timelines.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements, define candidate profiles, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, assess, and facilitate the selection of qualified candidates through multiple sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring positions to support current and future hiring needs.
• Ensure recruitment processes are structured, consistent, compliant with company policies, and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate and manage interview scheduling, candidate communication, offer management, and pre-joining engagement.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external talent partners to ensure quality candidate delivery and cost-effective hiring.
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Talent Acquisition function.

Experience:

Minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in logistics or related sectors.

Qualification:

Graduate plus Post Graduate degree from a recognized University/Institute, with professional HR affiliations preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills to align recruitment initiatives with business goals.
• Familiarity with local employment legislation and HR policies.
• Strong analytical skills to assess recruitment metrics and improve processes.
• Proficiency in HR software and recruitment tools.